Sufism

[close] A space for thoughtful discussion on theology and beyond: meaning, morality, and the depths to understanding human life. This group welcomes diverse traditions, philosophical inquiry, and reflective dialogue about sacred texts, inner life, ethical questions, and the role of religion in the modern world. The goal is not preaching or debate for victory, but understanding, exploration, and respectful exchange of ideas. Remember that respect comes first. Disagree with ideas, not with people. No insults, ridicule, or hostility toward beliefs or non-belief. Feel free to share perspectives, interpretations, and experiences, but this is a discussion space, not a place to persuade others to adopt a faith, so basically no preaching or conversion attempts. Stay thoughtful and on topic, posts should relate to theology, meaning, morality, sacred texts, literature, psychology of belief, or religion in society. Interpretations are welcome, claims of absolute authority are not. All comments and conversations must be in English. Don’t hesitate to open a topic under any theme that has already been featured. If you’re unsure where your topic belongs, you’re welcome to ask in the Open Discussion under the thread titled Topic Creation. And don't forget that we also have a Cafetaria for casual conversation or introductions in the Open Discussion section.

[close] A group to discuss books of varied genre especially for Kashmiris....others are also welcome :)

[close] دراين گروه به معرفي و بررسي بهترين كتابها و سخنان از بزرگترین عارفان و فرزانگان جهان خواهيم پرداخت ، كساني كه علاقه مند به مسائلي چون آگاهي و ابعاد بالاتر آن ، راز و حقيقت هستي انسان و جهان و تجربه ى رهايي و روشن شدگي هستند و يا كساني كه حقيقتي را تجربه كرده اند و يا جستجو كرده اند و دوست دارند تجارب خود را با ديگران به اشتراك بگذارند از هر كجاي جهان مي توانند وارد شوند In This group will be introduced and will be discussed the best books and words of the greatest mystics of the world, Those who are interested in issues such as Consiousness and higher dimensions, the mystery and reality of human existence and the world and experience of liberation or enlightenment, or those who have experienced truth and love to share their experiements with other can join the group from anywhere in the world.

[close] For readers of the Traditional School including such authors as Rene Guenon, Ananda Coomaraswamy, Frithjof Schuon, Titus Burckhardt, Martin Lings, Marco Pallis, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, William Chittick, James Cutsinger, and Reza Shah-Kazemi. Topics for discussion include science, art, religion, tradition, philosophy, metaphysics, esoterism, mysticism, and modernism.